Brazilian Ceramic Tile Exports Up
Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26--Brazilian exports of ceramic tiles have surpassed, in the period between January and September 2004, the total shipped by the sector in the whole of 2003.
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USGBC Announces New LEED Rating System for Existin
Washington, October 25--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the release of the much anticipated LEED for Existing Building (LEED-EB) Green Building Rating System on Friday.
Mills Named Advertising Director by IFDA
Woodstock, GA, October 21 -- The Independent Flooring Dealers of America, Inc. has appointed Bob Mills national advertising director.
Japanese Imports of Carpet Wool On the Rise
Sydney, Australia, October 8--A moderate upward trend was registered by Japan in its imports of wool carpet imports in the second quarter this year after exceptional volume gains seen in the first quarter, according to Fibre2Fashion.com.
Survey: CEOs See Slower Economic Growth
Dallas, TX, October 7--Top U.S. executives are pessimistic about next year's economy, citing high oil prices, geopolitical threats and stuttering consumer confidence, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
Retailers Report Modest September Gains
New York, October 7-- Consumers spent frugally for a fourth straight month in September, giving major retailers modest gains during the critical back-to-school season.
Chain Stores Up 0.3% Last Week
New York, October 5--Sales rose by 0.3 percent in the week ended October 2, compared with a 0.3 percent decline in the previous week, the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS said in a joint report.
Godfrey Hirst, Union Dispute to be Heard Today
Victoria, Australia, November 10, 2006--The dispute between carpet company Godfrey Hirst and a union over troubled company Feltex Carpets will go before the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) today.
Louisiana Home Depot Gets Hurricane Makeover
Chalmette, LA, August 25, 2006--A year after Hurricane Katrina, retailer Home Depot Inc., is hoping to strengthen construction efforts in the Gulf by reopening a store in one of Louisiana's hardest-hit areas.
Analysts Expect Strong Shopping Season
Orlando, FL, November 16--Consumers are expected to spend with zeal this holiday -- topping last year's comeback season by an estimated 3 percent to 6 percent and sending the two-month holiday tally to a staggering $220 billion.